title: Protective transverse loop colostomy associated with low colo-rectal anastomoses.
abstract: A transverse loop colostomy to protect a low colorectal anastomosis should be carried out with minimal morbidity and mortality related to its creation and closure. A modification of the conventional technique is described.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie digestive, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Guivarc'h
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mosnier
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Roullet-Audy
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications